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The coin is dedicated to a figure whose work has become a part of Ukrainian culture and a recognizable sign of the era. The plot and details of the design emphasize the theme: “Plontanism” (Ivan Marchuk) is dedicated to the unique technique of Plontanism of the brilliant contemporary artist Ivan Marchuk. His authorial style, similar to lace from the finest strokes.
Obverse
The obverse side is built as a holistic scenography, where state symbols are combined with images of the issue theme. The design motif is a circle that associatively resembles the sun, symbolizing the source of life, energy and development. On the right side of the composition on the matted field, the inscriptions UKRAINE, the denomination 5 and the graphic symbol of the hryvnia are visible. On the obverse of the coin, in the center of the composition, a fragment of the painting “Awakening” created by Ivan Marchuk in 1992 is shown. The year of minting is also indicated - 2024, the small State Emblem of Ukraine and the sign of the Banknote and Mint of the National Bank of Ukraine. The portrait relief and decorative elements work as a business card of the era and talent of the hero of the coin. The state emblem in the composition sets the official tone and balances the decorative elements. The corporate emblem of the Banknote and Mint of the NBU emphasizes the official origin of the issue.
Reverse
The reverse side reveals the main image of the issue in an expressive relief and multi-layered composition. The reverse of the coins shows a fragment of the painting “Awakening” - an image of a girl with a blue-yellow ribbon on her head. She stands against the background of the blooming boundlessness of her native lands, symbolizing the awakening of Ukraine. The portrait relief and decorative elements work as a business card of the era and talent of the hero of the coin. The texture of the field shows noticeable relief transitions: from thin strokes to deeper areas that beautifully catch the light when the coin is turned.
Historical context
Ivan Marchuk is one of the most famous contemporary Ukrainian artists, the author of the "plottanism" technique. His picturesque "threads" create the effect of light and space, and the theme of Ukraine's awakening on the canvases has become a visual sign of hope and self-knowledge. It will be an appropriate gift and a warm accent to the collection. It fits well with the collection and looks festive in the case.